The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Breakfast available

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Houghton le Spring, England

Herrington Country Park3 min drive
Lumley Castle7 min drive
Beamish Open Air Museum10 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Family Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This 2 bedroom bungalow is ideal for couples, small families and older couples who prefer comfortably furnished properties without stairs. It is also popular for temporary relocation, or short term business trips. It is ideally located for exploring the many attractions of the region be it for business or pleasure.

The bungalow can be rented for 2 days to 4 weeks. It is also available for longer duration’s e.g relocation to the area; temporary accommodation during a home move; periods of home renovation or maintenance; business or training visits and so forth.

We have “Good to Go” accreditation from Visit England thanks to the extra measures we have incorporated into our booking and preparation procedures.

Property manager

Ray

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Houghton le Spring

This holiday home is located in Houghton le Spring. Beamish Open Air Museum and St. James' Park are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Quayside. Karting North East and Monkwearmouth Station Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Houghton le Spring, England

What's nearby

Herrington Country Park - 3 min drive
Lumley Castle - 7 min drive
Beamish Open Air Museum - 10 min drive
Stadium of Light - 12 min drive
Quayside - 16 min drive

Getting around

Chester-le-Street Station - 6 min drive
University Station - 9 min drive
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

Spicy China - Shiney Row - 13 min walk
Mama's Kitchen - 3 min drive
The Dun Cow - 3 min drive
Floaters Mill - 3 min drive
Penshaw Tandoori - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Briar Rose. Holiday Cottage located?

Situated in Houghton le Spring, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Herrington Country Park, Penshaw Monument and Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre. Lumley Castle is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S., Old colwyn

1 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really is home from hone

Briar Rose was ideally situated for us to visit family, sightseeing and loads of local walks. The bungalow was really clean, very comfortable and well equipped. Unfortunately due to a family emergency we had to reluctantly leave earlier than planned, but we definitely want to return! 10 out of 10 on all aspects!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britta S., Reno, NV

19 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay at Briar Rose Cottage

We had a terrific time staying at the cottage. The accommodation was very clean and extremely well stocked. The kitchen was beautiful with everything needed to cook and enjoy meals. We really enjoyed relaxing in the gorgeous space. We were visiting family and this location worked well. Herrington Park, Penshaw Monument and The Penshaw Farm shop and cafe were fun outings. If I ever make it back again I would rent this cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne H.

4 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything I needed from a holiday let

With Covid restrictions, I wasn't able to stay overnight with family so I happened across this holiday let close by. The comms from the owner were great and the whole holiday went smoothly. The bungalow is well and thoughtfully equipped with the basics. Plus added extras were available such as toiletries, emergency snacks, as well and bread and milk on hand should they be needed. I really do recommend this let.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary M., UK

17 January 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Lovely bungalow, beautifully clean, quiet residential area Would definitely recommend

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

31 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay great place

Comfortable ; great facilities and very clean. Very good welcome pack and information pack too. Good location for north east

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Ray

After purchasing the property 6 months were spent totally renovating it before making it available as a holiday home. Having spent many years of my life working around the world living out of a suitcase I have a lot of experience of good and bad temporary accommodation. To-date our customer feedback tells us we are doing something right.

Why they chose this property

With easy access to the A1M and the A19 The Briar Rose is perfectly located for exploring this often overlooked yet beautiful and historic part of Britain. The wild dales of the Pennines, the pristine blue flag beaches all along the coast, the bustling cities of Durham & Newcastle and so much more. However long your stay it will be far too short.

What makes this property unique

"An oasis of tranquility " was the phrase used by a guest. The property is very quite, warm and very comfortable. Quality beds guarantee a good nights sleep. The gardens are private and the rear is south facing and is a good place to sit from March onward. Major efforts are made to keep the place spotless, which we see is greatly appreciated by our guests reviews.

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